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Visit Forms to find the form you need and begin the process of completing and submitting your passport application. If you are unsure which form you need, the Passport Wizard can guide you to the correct form. Processing times vary depending on demand. If you are traveling within the next two weeks, please see the Emergency Passports section. Passport services are not available on weekends, or on Zambia or U.S. Holidays.
Applicants Age 16 or Older (DS-11)
You should complete this form if you’re applying for the first time, or you don’t meet our requirements to renew your passport.
Applicants Age 15 or Under (DS-11)
You should complete this form if you’re applying for your child who is under age 16.
Applicants Age 15 or Under Without Both Parents Present
You should complete this form if one parent or guardian cannot go with the child to apply in person for the child’s passport. The parent or guardian should submit this special form in addition to their child’s application (DS-11).
Adult Passport Renewal (DS-82)
You should complete this form if you meet our requirements to renew your passport. Keep in mind that children under age 16 cannot renew their passports and must apply using Form DS-11.
Report and Replace Lost/Stolen Passport (DS-64 & DS-11)
You should complete this form if you lost your passport or it has been stolen. To replace a lost or stolen passport, you must apply in person and submit Form DS-11 in addition to Form DS-64.
Update Current Passport or Replace Emergency Passport
You may be eligible to use this form if you need to change or correct your passport, or you need to replace a passport that was limited to less than 10 years validity (which is the normal validity period for an adult’s passport).
You can fill out the correct form, or find information about your passport status at https://travel.state.gov.
You must provide one photo with your passport application. All our photo policies apply to both adults and children under age 16. We have a few exceptions to our photo policies for infants.
If you have emergency travel needs (traveling in less than 2 weeks), due to circumstances such as needing medical attention or replacing a passport that was lost or stolen while you were transiting Zambia, we can issue a limited validity emergency passport. This passport would be printed at our Embassy in Lusaka while you wait and will facilitate your immediate travel. You would then replace it with a full validity passport when you return. While you would pay for the emergency passport, there is no charge for the full-validity replacement, if you present your emergency passport within one year of issuance. Please contact us at: ACSLusaka@state.gov for more information about Emergency Passports.
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